Calories in
beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat
332 kcal per 100 g Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat contains 332 calories per 100 grams, or about 375 calories per 4 oz. Per 100 g it provides 14.4 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 30.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 18% protein, 82% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | 113.0 g | 375 | 16.2 g | 0.0 g | 33.9 g |
| 1 oz | 28.4 g | 94 | 4.1 g | 0.0 g | 8.5 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 4 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 4 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 332 kcal | 375 kcal |
| Protein | 14.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Total fat | 30.0 g | 33.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 66.0 mg | 74.6 mg |
| Potassium | 218.0 mg | 246.3 mg |
| Calcium | 24.0 mg | 27.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 4.0 µg | 4.5 µg |
| Cholesterol | 78.0 mg | 88.1 mg |
| Water | 54.3 g | 61.4 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 168652). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat compares
Among the 207 beef products items on this site, beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat ranks 20 of 207 by calorie density, against a category average of 224 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 48% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.3 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off 4 oz (375 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 77 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat?
Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat contains 332 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 375 calories per 4 oz. It also provides 14.4 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 30.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat?
By calories, beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 18% protein and 82% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 4 oz?
About 77 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Closest in calorie density within beef products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.